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EFFECTS OF TAI JI ON THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

EFEITOS DO TAI CHI CHUAN SOBRE A SAÚDE FÍSICA DAS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIAS

EFECTOS DEL TAICHI CHUAN EN LA SALUD FÍSICA DE LAS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIAS

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Tai Ji is a martial art rich in traditional Chinese ethnic characteristics. Its flexible, free and open movements make its practice popular and esteemed by many female college students. However, there is a demand for experimental research on the impacts of the art on the physical and mental health of its college practitioners.

Objective

Verify the effects of Tai Ji practice on the physical health of university students.

Methods

This study used the methods of literature, experimental and mathematical statistics, through the influence of Tai Ji style number 24 on the physical health of female university students in different groups.

Results

The research shows that under the intervention of this style, with the same content, intensity, and time of exercise, the physical health of female college students in the low-fitness group was significantly improved.

Conclusion

Female college students in the medium and high fitness group improved their physical health indicators due to their physical preconditioning. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Tai Ji; Therapy, Exercise; Student Health; Female

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